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for sanitation! hands have germs on them, if you cut someone open those germs can get into their blood stream and (especially since a patient having surgery is in a weakened health state anyway!!!!) this can be detremental to the patients health
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou want to ensure there are no bacteria on your skin before you put on gloves, this way should the glove become damaged there is no possible cross contamination from the skin to the wound. Washing after taking the gloves off is for your benefit, so you don't cross contaminate your self with any bacteria that may have entered a tear or hole in the glove and is sitting on your hands.
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∙ 9y agoThe wearing of gloves benefits the one applying the dressing by protecting his/her hands from any pathogens that might be in the patient's blood, and it benefits the patient by reducing the chance of an infection being introduced into the wound during the dressing.
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∙ 13y agoMost often your hands sweat and become sticky.
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Why is it important to wear gloves when curing a wound?
its important to wear gloves when curing a wound so as to avoid infections from the wound
2 clinical procedures need to wear sterile gloves?
Dressing Change, and insertion of a Foley (indwelling) catheter.
Which glove would you use when treating an open wound?
You should wear a new pair of sterile surgical gloves.
When a healthcare worker has a puncture wound what is the proper way to handle this situation?
healthcare worker should apply band-aid on a puncture wound, after it he should wear sterile gloves, then he can do his work.
WHAT is appropriate for food handlers to do when they have wounds on their hands?
A food handler with wound on their hand should report it to their supervisor. The supervisor would make sure the wound is properly tended to and should determine if the food handler can be assigned duties other than handling food.
Why does Kurt warner wear gloves?
He does not wear gloves when he plays QB.
Can you wear gloves in volleyball?
yes you can wear gloves for volleyball cause ur hand will turn reder if u dont wear gloves
Why does sonic wear white gloves?
why does sonic wear white gloves i don't know why.
Why is it important not to handle food if you have open wounds and what to do if you have an open wound?
It is important to not handle food with an open wound because you could contaminate the food and there are many health risks. If you have an open wound you should wear a glove or not handle the food at all. It all depends on the wound.
What gloves does Ricky Hatton wear?
BOXING gloves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Should you wear gloves to tree top trekking?
Yes it is recommended to wear gloves (e.g. bicycle gloves or gardening gloves) for comfort while tree trekking.
Why did the Japanese army wear white gloves?
They didn't wear white gloves normally. It was ceremonial.
